As You Mic It
As You Mic It
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AS YOU MIC IT explores the gorgeous anthology of Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Each 15–40 minute episode delves into the topics of themes, characters, productions and historical contexts. AS YOU MIC IT offers engaging discussions, insightful interviews with directors and actors, and a playful examination of the art of storytelling. Whether a seasoned Shakespeare aficionado or a curious newcomer, there’s something for everyone in this captivating journey through the world of theater.
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The podcast delves into themes such as fate versus free will, historical contexts of productions, character analyses, and the art of storytelling with episode topics including the compelling question of destinies explored in the second episode and an introduction to the festival's summer lineup in the premiere episode.
AS YOU MIC IT explores the gorgeous anthology of Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Each episode unpacks the topics of themes, characters, productions and historical contexts. AS YOU MIC IT offers engaging discussions, insightful interviews with authors, directors and actors, and a playful examination of the art of storytelling. Whether a seasoned Shakespeare aficionado or a curious newcomer, there’s something for everyone in this captivating journey through the world of theater.
As You Mic It: In the Spotlight heads into the witty, whirlwind world of The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged, a fast-paced celebration of one of literature’s most beloved authors.
In this episode, we sit down with actors Madeleine Garcia and David Pica to talk about bringing Austen’s characters, themes, and enduring appeal to life in a production that is equal parts tribute, comedy, and theatrical mischief. Their conversation explores the passionate world of Janeites, the challenge of condensing Austen’s novels into one evening of theatre, and the joy of creating a show that welcomes devoted Austen fans while delighting audiences encountering her work for the first time.
Together, they discuss the art of adaptation, the fun of playing multiple roles, and why Austen’s stories continue to resonate more than two centuries after they were written. From literary devotion to theatrical chaos, this episode offers a lively look behind the scenes of one of the season’s most playful productions.
Hosted by: Jason King Jones, Connie Behringer
Guests: Madeleine Garcia, David Pica
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